Veterinary Shelter Technician- Shelter Medicine

Veterinary Shelter Technician – Shelter Medicine

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$16.00/hr – $22.00/hr

We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals. SPCA Florida is committed to the highest standards of care and professional ethics. Take this opportunity to be part of a dedicated, results‑oriented team that values collaboration, open communication, and a positive workplace culture. We take our mission seriously, providing excellent, life‑saving care to the most vulnerable dogs and cats. We envision a humane community where pets and people thrive together.

• ​Diverse Experiences:
  Work with a variety of caseloads, each with unique medical, behavioral, and environmental needs, keeping everyday exciting.
• ​Team Impact:
  Be part of a collaborative team supporting SPCA Florida’s Shelter of Animals and make a real difference in animal welfare and our animals’ lives. Our high‑performing team looks forward to solving problems together, winning together, and having fun together.
• ​Continuous Growth:
  Gain expertise in animal welfare regulations, cutting‑edge medical techniques, and the latest in medical animal care. At SPCA Florida, your passion for medicine and compassion for animals are matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• ​Purposeful Work:
  Your role ensures the ethical and humane treatment of our animals while saving their lives and finding the perfect forever homes.
• ​Work‑life Balance:
  We are committed to offering a benefits package that supports your life and well‑being. Just because veterinary medicine is your calling in life doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a life outside of your job.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities are equipped with advanced technology, including digital radiology, ultrasonography, an in‑house laboratory provided by IDEXX, and a dental suite with digital dental radiology, among other tools.

We’re seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse with a strong foundation in general nursing and a commitment to animal care. The ideal candidate will be confident, conscientious, and keen to work as part of a collaborative and motivated team. A genuine interest in animal welfare is essential, as is a calm, approachable demeanor, and a willingness to get involved across the full range of nursing/technician duties.

You’ll also need to bring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused and organized, especially when the day gets busy.

• Preferred, but not required: CVT Graduate from an AVMA‑accredited program.
• Experience as a veterinary technician.

• Monitor the health of the shelter animals via daily rounds.
• Follow‑up on reported medical issues (verbal, email, and via clipboard), using currently implemented standards and protocols.
• Administer medications and vaccines per our shelter protocols.
• Check in new animals through our medical intake process.
• Assist the veterinarian during surgery hours (potentially prep, anesthesia monitoring, or recovery).
• Field questions and concerns daily with team members, volunteers, adopters, fosters, etc. via phone, email, and in‑person in a timely and professional manner.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403B (retirement plan)
• Pet Discounts
• Continuing education allowance and professional development
• Paid time off, including a bank of PTO (availability to roll over PTO)
• Holiday Pay, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Pay

The shelter medicine field is extremely rewarding, and we are hoping to find a positive, highly self‑motivated, team player, creative, kind, and organized individual to be a part of our team and help make a difference. If you are a veterinary technician who enjoys shelter medicine and working with a dynamic team to save lives, please apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free Workplace, background checks.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Non‑profit Organizations